Organized and Federally recognized 1 September 1978 in the Illinois Army National Guard at Springfield as the 233d Military Police Company

Ordered into active Federal service 2 August 1980 at Springfield; released from active Federal service 17 August 1980 and reverted to state control

Ordered into active Federal service 21 November 1990 at Springfield; released from active Federal service 18 May 1991 and reverted to state control

Ordered into active Federal service 7 February 2003 at Springfield; released from active Federal service 20 May 2004 and reverted to state control

HOME STATION:  Springfield

 

CAMPAIGN PARTICIPATION CREDIT

                                                   Southwest Asia
                                                   Liberation and Defense of Kuwait
                                                   Cease-Fire

                                                   War on Terrorism
                                                   Campaigns to be determined

 

DECORATIONS

Valorous Unit Award, Streamer embroidered IRAQ 2003-2004

Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army), Streamer embroidered SOUTHWEST ASIA 1991

 

BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY: